UC TEAMS Brings the World Into the Classroom Through Mandarin and Integrated Arts
UCL Community Desk · Union County Life
UC TEAMS Charter School in Plainfield will introduce students to Mandarin language instruction beginning in September through its Integrated Arts program. The program features live instruction from a Mandarin teacher in China, connecting language learning with Chinese art, traditions, celebrations, geography, music, storytelling, and contemporary life.
Younger scholars will receive an introduction to Mandarin and Chinese culture through Integrated Arts, while high school students will continue with live Mandarin instruction to deepen their language skills and build on years of cultural understanding. The program aims to develop global thinkers by helping students understand the world beyond language words alone.
Through live instruction, students will hear authentic Mandarin pronunciation and tones, practice speaking, and receive immediate feedback while interacting with a person living within the culture they are studying. In the Integrated Arts setting, students may explore Chinese calligraphy, examine traditional and contemporary art, learn about Lunar New Year, study music, investigate architecture, and compare everyday life in China with their experiences in Plainfield.
UC TEAMS Charter School emphasizes developing students academically while providing experiences that broaden their understanding of themselves, other people, and possibilities available to them. The school aims to prepare scholars to participate thoughtfully in their communities and in an increasingly interconnected world.
This article was produced with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy against official sources.
Produced with AI assistance and reviewed against source records.
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